[Closed] What cordless drill for around £50-60?

Go to Homebase can buy a Guild 18v hammer drill and a torque driver with 2 batteries for £70.

Not used this particular item myself, but I've got some Titan garden tools from Screwfix that are great value for money & work fine....

http://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-tti699com-18v-1-5ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/4908p

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Ton, your'e boring me. 😀

boom boom........ 😆

Joking aside, does it have to be cordless? You'll get a much better tool if you buy a corded drill for the same money (and an extension lead).

I've got a £35 Black & Decker corded that works fine & the cord is very rarely an issue.

I figured that given how infrequently I actually use the drill I would have knackered the batteries through not using them enough if I went for cordless.

I'd also go corded. We had a cordless hedge trimmer used a handful of times a year. Had to plan to cut in advance as the batteries were always flat. Then they died. There is hassle with a cord but it will work when you need it reliably for a long time.

I got a BOSCH one with hammer action. Has made holes whenever I've wanted it to so happy with it.

Ton, your'e boring me.

Brace yourself.

We had a cordless hedge trimmer used a handful of times a year. Had to plan to cut in advance as the batteries were always flat. Then they died. There is hassle with a cord but it will work when you need it reliably for a long time.

I got a BOSCH one with hammer action.

That's got to be Peak STW, a hammer-action hedge trimmer.

My only advice is that you buy a package which includes two batteries. Nothing worse than to be almost finishing a job when the battery runs out!

Joking aside, does it have to be cordless?

Yes, we don't have electricity.

erauber from screwfix just got 2 for work , they work well and do the job.

I have the Ryobi One+ and have been using them for c. 8 years.

The One+ range has several tools and all run off the same batteries - it means if you need a jigsaw in a few months then you can pick up the bare unit and use the existing batteries.

As above though, go for a set with 2 x batteries.

I have one of these, think i paid £70 for it and have been very happy with it. Could be a bit lighter but feels well made and is always ready when I need it. Would definitely pay £60 which is what they've asking.

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Yes, we don't have electricity.

Charging a cordless will be fun....

@swdan, lovely, I'll check the one out for sure.

As its STW
I'll ignore your price range and reccomend what Ive got.

£100 or thereabouts gets you a properly solid Hitachi cordless drill and two batteries. Reccomended by my Dad who spent a couple of years in early retirement as a handyman and this did him proud so I bought one. Likewise, its solid powerful and hasnt missed a beat despite quite a bit of reasonably heavy use. I just wish id bought the two-pack drill and driver set.

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The newer li on batteries are really good, better than the old ni cad ones. Lighter, faster charging, seem to hold charge well.

Maybe look for a 18v Makita, Bosch or Milwaukee one on eBay?

As above, £100 is about where they start to get good. I'm sure the £50 ones will be adequate for general DIY but there is a noticeable step up in quality in the products from the better brands.